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The Lost Art of Listening: Why We Need To Relearn How To Listen Correctly!
In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy to become distracted and focus on the tasks in front of us rather than engaging in meaningful conversations.
Unfortunately, this leads to an environment where listening has become a lost art.
We must relearn how to listen in order to give respect, show respect, and engage in productive conversations both in our personal lives and in the workplace.
Listening is more than hearing
Listening goes beyond simply hearing the words that someone is saying; it’s about engaging with them and understanding what they are saying on a deeper level.
To truly listen to someone, you need to be present in the moment and not think about the other tasks or things you could be doing. It’s also important to remember that listening is a two-way street, so you need to give the person your full attention and take the time to really understand their point of view.
This means focusing on what they are saying, processing their words and responding in a way that shows you’re truly interested in what they have to say.
Additionally, it’s important to focus on both verbal and nonverbal cues while listening, such as body language, facial…
